Fiat-Chrysler is under pressure from the federal government to improve its handling of recalls.

Last July, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced enforcement action and penalties against Fiat-Chrysler as a result of the automaker's handling of 23 vehicle safety recalls involving more than 11 million defective vehicles.

They include a recall for the 1993-'98 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The SUV is under recall due to a defective gas tank that can catch fire if the vehicle is struck from behind.

Edmunds says: Dealers are a key link in the recall-completion chain. This new Internet portal should be an invaluable tool when it comes to getting the job done.